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if so

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[if soh] / ˌɪf ˈsoʊ /

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  1. if that happens or is true; in that case.

    We don’t know whether an offer would even be made, and if so, on what terms.

    Are you interested in science? If so, you're in the right place, because we are too.


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Can a repugnant act really dull the exquisite beauty of art, and if so, can that beauty return if the artist demonstrates remorse?

From Salon Sep. 5, 2026

The researchers therefore set out to determine whether particular species of gut microbes were linked to muscle strength and, if so, to investigate how those bacteria might influence muscle tissue.

From Science Daily Aug. 22, 2026

And if so, will all the barricades return?

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

When you search for flights on Google Flights, it’ll show you if any awards are available and if so through what program.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

I started wondering if the birds of sadness had built their nest in Mrs. Cadaver’s hair afterward, and if so, how she got rid of them.

From "Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech

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